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  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Ilfracombe
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  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Ilfracombe since January 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ilfracombe

My wife and I are intent on purchasing a flat in Ilfracombe. My Solicitor has never been on on the lender solicitor list. Is it possible for me to retain my Ilfracombe conveyancing solicitor even though they are excluded from the lender panel?

You will need to appoint a lawyer to deal with the formalities when you require a mortgage to purchase your property. They will conduct all the relevant due diligence on the property, make sure that you’re properly registered as the owner and ensure that all the required mortgage documentation is in place. You can instruct a Ilfracombe solicitor of your choosing. However, if the property lawyer appointed is not a member of the lender approved list further fees will arise as separate legal representation will be required by them. Lender panel applications may be submitted, so where your conveyancer has not historically applied for membership they should do so.

I am acquiring a property without a mortgage in Ilfracombe. I have been residing for the previous 20 years in Ilfracombe. Conveyancing searches are expensive. Given that I know the road and vicinity very well must I have all the conveyancing searches?

Provided that you do not need a mortgage, then all but one or two of the Ilfracombe conveyancing searches are non-obligatory. Your solicitor will ’encourage you, perhaps strongly, that you should have searches carried out, but he has a professional duty to take that path of guidance. One thing to consider; if you are likely to dispose of the house in the future, it will likely be be of interest to your prospective purchaser what the searches disclose. Sometimes houses with day to day issues can still throw up negative search results. A competent conveyancing solicitor in Ilfracombe will be able to give you some practical guidance concerning this.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house can not be found. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Ilfracombe 10 years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?

Nowadays there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your lawyer will be aware precisely where to locate all the relevant paperwork so you can purchase or sell your house without any difficulty. If duplicates are not available, your lawyer may be able to put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on the premises.

How does conveyancing in Ilfracombe differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Ilfracombe contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because developers in Ilfracombe usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Ilfracombe or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Ilfracombe before appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will not issue a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ilfracombe. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Ilfracombe especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Ilfracombe.

I am selling my home. My former solicitors has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Ilfracombe if that affects matters.

Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Ilfracombe. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ilfracombe regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Ilfracombe but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Taylors Solicitors, 8 Church Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA

Residential conveyancing in Ilfracombe usually entails the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Conducting Ilfracombe property searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other documentation supplied by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Raising questions with the owner’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Considering the replies provided by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (where relevant) at the HMLR.

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Ilfracombe has some of the following tasks:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Woolacombe
Ilfracombe
Braunton
 Barnstaple

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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